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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
7
A dense notice from Westralian Farmers Co-Op Ltd promoting farm equipment, livestock, hay, ploughs, harrows, machinery, and sundries for sale or hire. The lengthy list names horses, shearing gear, plows, binders, cultivators, harvesters, farm trucks, and related supplies alongside terms and representative agencies.
An article outlines foot rot in sheep caused by a specific microbe, detailing transmission via infected feet and carriers. It covers signs like lameness, abscesses, and sole lesions, stages of infection, isolation of affected stock, treatment options including trimming and antiseptics, and notes no proven prevention method beyond removing infected animals and cleanliness.
Geraldton Municipal Council heard a letter from the Royal Automobile Club outlining staffing and financial hurdles for instituting road patrols in regional Western Australia. The Geraldton Progress and Tourist Association had urged patrols at Geraldton Verklien and sought local support. Housing shortages and lack of trained staff were cited. the council decided to offer information but not financial backing, and to respond with available data if the club pursues the matter.
The Withmetown Race Club at Fleming ton posts weights for Easter Monday race meeting. Entries include Seaholm Hurl About two tiles, Hiatus-11 1 Majestic Fo. 9 Cheery Boy 108, Esquire-th J. Macfiell 1S, Privtis-" Fame- 106, Head Serum 3 tb Sun Rule -98, Kegs Pal 0, Fortune's F.90.
Doncaster and Sydney Cup final acceptances listed with horses and entries. The readable text cites participant names such as Crown and Fine Fottle along with other race entries and associated details in a period newspaper style.
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